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Reviews of Gowan Bank

1 Brae Road Gourdon, Gourdon, DD10 0LX, United Kingdom

#1 of 3 hotels in Gourdon

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Review Score

Based on 63 apartment reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Super equipt kitchen, best we have ever had Sea views Easy parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    10
    Picture book harbour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't appreciate the steps to the entrance and of course the seagulls

    The view's of the harbour and the sea. It was very peaceful except for the seagulls. There was so much to see and experience in the surrounding villages and area.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    10
    Peaceful relaxing apartment with fantastic views in a very friendly village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Excellent location with fantastic views over the harbour, the property is furnished and equipped to a very high standard with everything you could want and more, situated in a very tranquil setting and the patio at the back is a little sun trap and very private

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    10
    A comfortable base for touring the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, everything’s fine.

    We were self catering and the facilities were more than enough for our stay plus the flat is two minutes walk down to the restaurants and the chippie. There’s lots of everything you need and then some in the flat which is well furnished, has great views out over the sea with binoculars included, you can heat the place, if required, with central heating, a coal fire, or both. A seating area outside catches the sun all afternoon and into the evening. There are multiple tv options, dvd’s, books to read, games for the kids and even a box of goodies for them. Emma and Hamish live nearby and will respond to any requests you may have. A great area for touring and Gowan Bank is an ideal base.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Home from home it had everything we needed for a great mini break. The location was lovely with views out over the harbour and greats walks along the coast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole accommodation was excellent and the views were fantastic. Handy to walk down to the pub and the fish restaurant instead of driving elsewhere to eat after a 6hour drive.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't like that we hadn't booked for longer

    We loved everything! Home from home, beautiful location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    10
    Comfortable, light apartment with a sea view in a charming fishing village 40 mins from Aberdeen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All good. Thanks to the hosts.

    Superb self-catering apartment with views out over the North Sea in the charming fishing village of Gourdon. Excellent for walking or cycling on the coast. Friendly village with a pub, fishmonger/smokery and fish and chip restaurant. We hope to return there one day.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Relaxing and reviving break in a quaint village. We had everything we needed and Emma even provided fresh roses. We wis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    Everything!… cosy, warm, everything you needed and Emma was a lovely host .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    10
    Wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful location. Quiet, peaceful, very comfortable, spacious, clean house, fully equipped with a beautiful view of the sea. If we go there again, we will definitely choose the same location. Thank you, it was great

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    10
    Emma is an excellent host and very helpful. We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location in the village

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing because we love everything..

    We love the view from windows and comfortable beds 🛌. In there we have feeling that we are at home we have everything there to make dinner, go in shower. Emma and her busband are simply brilliant x

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Flat was beautiful with stunning views. Emma was delightful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice Emma:) gave us the key to a comfortable and pleasant house in a quiet place, located in a spectacular place near the seaside.. Emma took care of everything,.. nothing was missing.. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was clean and fragrant., it was really nice.. thank you :) We recommend

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    10
    A fantastic place in a truly genuine environment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was fantastic down by the harbor with an excellent sea view. The property was truly a home away from home, spacious and cosy at the same time. We didn't miss anything, so I can highly recommend this property!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    9.0
    A perfect location to catch up with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Vey little. For a family of four it was perfect.

    We have a vacation property ourselves and understand the detail that the owner has gone to, to cover nearly every eventuality. If / when we are in the area again we will definitely try and stay in Gowan Bank. The owner was extremely accommodating and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    10
    Homely accommodation in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s nothing to dislike!

    This lovely homely apartment is set by the sea in picturesque Gourdon. It has everything you’d need for a pleasant stay and feels like a home from home. The owner was very welcoming and the accommodation is to a high standard and is very clean. We couldn’t be happier with our stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, would live here

    Excellent accommodation, pristine condition. Would highly recommend. Short walk to the pub and great fishing off the pier.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    10
    Beautiful & Zen
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were some staples in the cupboard (salt, pepper etc) but no oil which we had forgotten to buy at the shop - but that's a very minor quibble. Didn't actually prevent us from cooking as we just used the fat from the food itself.

    Had a great time in this property. Lots of amenities provided and the host gave us a small tour and helped us with things we could do in the local area. Lovely décor. Beautiful views out the window onto the ocean, quiet and tranquil. Lots of walks in the local area and it was also very well located to visit Johnshaven.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    We had a wonderful stay. The property was everything we needed it to be. We ate locally (very locally) and had good meal
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn’t like about this property. It was exactly as described.

    The location and the views.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    10
    An excellent stay in an ideal property
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A delightful, spacious property, with excellent view. Would highly recommend

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant accommodation in a picturesque and friendly sea side location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fairly steep stairs to the back door and tricky induction hob to operate. Maybe a grab rail for the shower for us oldies?

    Great location, beautiful view, very well equipped kitchen and apartment. Spotlessly clean and spacious. Free wifi. Q 8 Great transport links to Stonehaven, Aberdeen, ¹and Montrose.Very handy for the Harbour Bar and Quayside Restaurant. Brilliant fishmongers, too, on the pier. Lovely welcome from Emma, the owner. Short journey to Inverbervie with excellent shops. Saw a whale in the bay one evening!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Loved this comfortable flat would definitely recommend to friends and family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet was downstairs and bedrooms upstairs, not a massive problem for us but would have preferred en-suite. Stairs to enter flat from the outside again not an issue for us but if you had an issue with mobility. Outside area at the house needed a bit of tidying up to look more inviting.

    Location excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    10
    Beautiful Seaside Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fridge needs to be checked and ice removed from the cooler as we could not shut the vegetable drawer properly. This also created the problem of not being able to shut the fridge door tightly. The back court yard and stairs up to the cottage could also do with a sweep / hose down to make it user friendly.

    Beautiful location, easy walk down to the village. The cottage was very large and comfortable. We enjoyed having a bath. Good wifi.

    Stayed in August 2023

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